WILLIAMS & SONS, LTD. v. PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY.

(1933) 47 Ll L Rep 81

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Branson.

River authority-Negligence-Moorings- Breaking adrift of plaintiffs' barges from P.L.A. moorings-Breaking of shackle-Salvage and damage claims against barges-Claim by plaintiffs that they were entitled to be indemnified by P.L.A.-Res ipsa loquitur- Onus of proof-Duty of P.L.A. towards persons using moorings-Licensees or invitees-Whether an absolute warranty of fitness of moorings